Surgery fund for Amaka: gallbladder removal in Kano

Amaka was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Kano General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $800, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $400 short. my mother has been in and out of Kano General Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Amaka struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Amaka won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $310 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Hauwa